The Best Hotels Closest to Ambleside Pier in Ambleside for 2026

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a unique light fixture.

A tall sign for 'Ambleside Fell Rooms' indicating a luxury room-only accommodation.

A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent tower.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, multiple seating options, and a view through large windows.

1. Ambleside Fell Rooms

Ambleside Town Centre, 1.1 km from Ambleside Pier

Meg

SAR 385

SAR 583 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A room with a cabinet containing decorative items, a potted plant, and a wooden chest.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

2. Rothay Garth

1 km from Ambleside Pier

Tony

SAR 249

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

3. Waterhead Retreat

0.8 km from Ambleside Pier

SAR 237

SAR 405 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A stone house with a sloped roof, a small attached shed, and a garden with daffodils.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

4. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

< 0.1 km from Ambleside Pier

Trusha

SAR 330

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

5. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

0.2 km from Ambleside Pier

Lisa

SAR 372

SAR 447 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.

6. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

0.2 km from Ambleside Pier

Jennifer

SAR 414

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

7. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 1.2 km from Ambleside Pier

Christopher

SAR 372

SAR 447 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A row of traditional buildings with a waterfront view, a wooden fence, and a boat docked in the water.

A marina with several boats docked at the pier.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

A row of traditional stone and timber-framed buildings with a restaurant named "The Lakeside" and a sign welcoming visitors to "YHA Ambleside".

8. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

< 0.1 km from Ambleside Pier

Arun

SAR 155

SAR 186 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

9. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

< 0.1 km from Ambleside Pier

Lina

SAR 414

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view through a glass door, and a window.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a hanging plant, and a chandelier.

A two-story building with a balcony, a bench, and a stone wall.

A building with a sign reading 'The Fisherbeck' at the entrance, a stone-paved courtyard, and a bench on the right.

10. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

0.8 km from Ambleside Pier

Andrew

SAR 275

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A traditional stone building with a sign for 'The Ambleside Inn' and a shop named 'Rush'.

A carpeted staircase with a sign indicating the direction to the second floor room and reception.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a mirror, and a wall with two framed pictures.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a sign reading "Hotel Reception".

11. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 1.3 km from Ambleside Pier

sheena

SAR 330

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table set for two.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with two beige sofas and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A narrow stone pathway leading to a rustic building with a stone wall and lush greenery. There are outdoor seating areas with metal chairs and tables.

12. Fell View

0.9 km from Ambleside Pier

Edwina

SAR 1,767

SAR 2,120 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with brick flooring, wooden staircases, and a covered seating area.

A two-story residential building with a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a television, a window, and a bathroom with a sink.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled floor, a small grassy area, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

13. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

0.3 km from Ambleside Pier

"Quaysiders resort is an apartment/hotel right by the upper side of Lake Windermere in Ambleside. It is in an absolutely perfect location close to the lake, shops, restaurants. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen that had all kitchen amenities. Our Apartment was very clean and spacious . There is an indoor pool that was warm and it can also be like a Jacuzzi. There is also a Sauna. The resort also has a laundry room and dryer so I was able to do my laundry while on our stay. The...

Hajara

SAR 499

SAR 599 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a radiator, and a view of a lake.

A lake with sailboats, a stone building with a thatched roof, and a tree in the foreground.

A stone building by a calm lake with a distant mountain and a leafless tree.

A snow-covered mountain range with a forested valley in the foreground.

14. Breathtaking Boathouse on the Shoreline of Lake Windermere

2 km from Ambleside Pier

SAR 1,623

SAR 2,173 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A stone building with a green door, a sign reading 'Kelsick Heights,' and a window with a view.

A carpeted staircase with a handrail, a window at the top, and a picture on the wall.

A rural village with stone buildings, a gravel path, and a view of distant hills.

A stone building with a wooden porch, a door, and a small window.

15. Kelsick Heights

Ambleside Town Centre, 1.1 km from Ambleside Pier

James

SAR 2,522

SAR 3,026 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A stone building with white trim and a garden in front.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a microwave.

16. Luke's Hoose

Ambleside Town Centre, 1.3 km from Ambleside Pier

Graeme

SAR 2,257

SAR 2,709 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A riverside building with stone walls, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A marina with various boats docked, including sailboats and rowboats, surrounded by a calm lake and hills in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with a view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a plaid sofa, and a window with curtains.

17. The Miller

1.5 km from Ambleside Pier

Alison

SAR 2,398

SAR 2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of a balcony, and a radiator on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, a painting, and a ceiling light.

A residential area with a view of a lake, a green hill, and terraced houses in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside.

18. Waterhead Retreat

0.1 km from Ambleside Pier

Josephine

SAR 2,082

SAR 2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and comfortable seating.

A white house with a patio, a table and chairs, and a garden.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to another room.

19. Ecclerigg Old Farm

2.4 km from Ambleside Pier

"I don’t really want to write a review. I want this to be a best kept secret. A proper farm house, A boot room for after a muddy hike. A huge kitchen to cook in whilst with your family, 2 living rooms ideal for when your eldest daughter has had enough of her family for one day and 4 generous bedrooms. Everything was neat and tidy. Will be booking it again. The garden was nice and as I sat in the window we saw a stoat in the run and hide under the stones."

Mark

SAR 2,459

SAR 2,950 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A stone house with a blue door, a sign reading "Gowanlea," and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a grey sofa, blue armchair, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by upholstered chairs.

20. Gowanlea

1.5 km from Ambleside Pier

Paul

SAR 2,279

SAR 2,734 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ambleside Pier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ambleside Fell Rooms	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Rothay Garth	9.4 Exceptional 433 reviews	View
Waterhead Retreat	9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn	9.2 Wonderful 541 reviews	View
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn	9.0 Wonderful 454 reviews	View

Top Ambleside Pier Hotel Reviews

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Great location. Great breakfast. Very nice room."

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff. Great beer and ale selections."

Wanslea Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"I've just got back after another wonderful stay at the Wanslea. I was there a year ago for the first time and it was so good I booked the same room (the Arabian room) again this year. Steve and Tina are excellent hosts and their big breakfasts are much appreciated after hiking Helvellyn the day before! Highly recommended."

Ambleside Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"The gentleman on reception was really friendly and helpful. The room was really clean and the breakfast was very good ."

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

8/10 Good

"generously given free room upgrade with excellent views over the lake. managed to get a parking space on each occasion required. only slight drawback was the speed of service for the evening meal. the staff were very good but there was a long wait between each course"

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

8/10 Good

"At the fringes of the town, so it’s quieter. There is no lifts at Lakehouse so please ensure you get the ground floor if you have difficulty climbing stairs, especially with big luggage."

Waterhead Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Easy self check in, clean and lovely room and bathroom."

Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

8/10 Good

"Room was comfortable especially the bed and plenty of storage close to local shops and buses. Very nice thanks you x"

Waterhead Bath Suites

8/10 Good

"Pros - good location. Short walk into town. Room clean, modern & spacious. Self check in with good clear instruction prior to arrival. Cons - Car park full so had to pay for parking on car park next door. No plates at breakfast only cardboard dishes which made it difficult to butter toast as the bread wouldn't fit in the dish. Would definately stay here again though & just maybe arrive earlier to get a parking space."

Other attractions near Ambleside Pier

Borrans Park

Explore the great outdoors at Borrans Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Ambleside Roman Fort

After visiting Ambleside Roman Fort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterhead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Ambleside Climbing Wall

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ambleside Climbing Wall during your travels to Lakes. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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White Platts Recreation Ground

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at White Platts Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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beach near Bee Holme

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Bee Holme during your trip to Claife?

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Rothay Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rothay Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Stock Ghyll Force

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stock Ghyll Force during your travels in Lakes.

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Armitt Museum and Library

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Armitt Museum and Library in Lakes. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ambleside Pier?

Ambleside Pier is located in a welcoming area of Waterhead known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 698 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Ambleside Pier?

Adjacent to Ambleside Pier, Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and YHA Ambleside - Hostel.

How many hotels will I find close to Ambleside Pier?

Expedia has 698 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ambleside Pier.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ambleside Pier, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Ambleside Pier.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ambleside Pier?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Ambleside Pier, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Ambleside Pier?

You'll want to browse the collections at Wordsworth Museum, Armitt Museum and Library, and Hawkshead Grammar School. Explore notable local landmarks like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage, and Hill Top Farm. Enjoy the outdoors at Tarn Hows, Holehird Gardens, or Grizedale Forest.

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Our top choices for Ambleside Pier hotels

1. Ambleside Fell Rooms

2. Rothay Garth

3. Waterhead Retreat

4. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

5. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

6. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

7. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

8. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

9. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

10. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

11. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

12. Fell View

13. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

14. Breathtaking Boathouse on the Shoreline of Lake Windermere

15. Kelsick Heights

16. Luke's Hoose

17. The Miller

18. Waterhead Retreat

19. Ecclerigg Old Farm

20. Gowanlea

Compare popular hotels close to Ambleside Pier

Top Ambleside Pier Hotel Reviews

Rothay Garth

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Wanslea Guest House

Ambleside Townhouse

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Waterhead Retreat

Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

Waterhead Bath Suites

Other attractions near Ambleside Pier

Borrans Park

Ambleside Roman Fort

Ambleside Climbing Wall

White Platts Recreation Ground

beach near Bee Holme

Rothay Park

Stock Ghyll Force

Armitt Museum and Library

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